

Jesse Young
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jesse Young
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 26 - Pos. 1
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN, BBA-MIS, 1999
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Adoption Ministry (YWAM), Financial Supporter / Adoptive Parent, Harborview Fellowship - Gig Harbor
Member, Prison Ministry, Washington Correction Center for Women
Harbor Hope Center, Board member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 7
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2019
89%, 75% (cum.)†
2017
65%, 73% (cum.)†
2019
|89%, 75% (cum.)†
2017
|65%, 73% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2020
18%, 32% (cum.)†
2018
27%, 28% (cum.)†
2019
D
2019
F
2020
|18%, 32% (cum.)†
2018
|27%, 28% (cum.)†
2019
|D
2019
|F
ENDORSEMENTS*
OTHER (2)
Associated General Contractors of Washington Build PAC
*Washington State Farm Bureau PAC
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (12)
Dan Griffey (2011)
Drew MacEwen (2016)
Graham Hunt (2014)
Jan Angel (2013)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (16)
Bruce Dammeier (2016)
Drew MacEwen (2014)
Elizabeth Scott (2018)
Graham Hunt (2014)
Gun Owners Action League of Washington (2014)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
General Contractors' Association of Pennsylvania (2016)
National Education Association (national, state & local affiliates) (2016)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only if the legitimate life of the mother is at risk. At which point, the government should be involved.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
1 - Any tax dollars being directed toward illegal immigrants. 2 - Money going toward Planned Parenthood. 3 - Money being provided to anyone who has been on unemployment for over one year. 4 - Inflated executive branch government budgets... especially regarding projects that have not been put out to competitive bid in the private sector.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Neutral
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
1 - It is NOT found in our Constitution. 2 - It was a phrase included in a letter penned by Thomas Jefferson just prior to attending a church service held in our nation's capital building. 3 - Government should not insert itself into the Church.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Get the government out of it. Government intervention only raises costs and limits access to care while making corporate interests rich.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
IMMIGRATION
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone that follows the rule of law to immigrate here.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Jesus Christ is my lord and savior. He is the risen son of God, and I publicly declare Him so.
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
My voting record is available at leg.wa.gov.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
The fact that voters have elected and placed their trust in me. Our founding fathers made it clear that power is to reside in the people and that some arbitrary list of qualifications or standards (either by birth or by trade) cannot serve as a test for qualification. I am honest, hard working, and serve with honor. The fact that I have an advanced degree from a top university or a IT engineering background that empowers me uniquely for dealing with high-tech economic or national security issues is secondary in nature.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am concerned with the future of the high-tech and IT service sector arenas and the availability of jobs within these sectors with respect to foreign competition. I've stepped out of my private sector career because we need a sharp focus on this area to make sure opportunities for these jobs of the future are available to our children. If elected, I will continue to make this a priority of my office.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Our US Constitution is sufficient.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Agree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
My sponsored legislation is available at: leg.wa.gov
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
It is if/when used as a guise to infringe upon our Constitutional liberties.
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